Change starter solenoid on car?

[mbradican]

I'm wondering if anyone has tried changing the solenoid on the starter with the starter in the car.

I have an intermittent start problem on my 95 manual trans ti. Occasionally when I turn the key I get a single click and then nothing. It has always managed to start, sometimes after 5 or 6 tries. When it turns over it turns strongly and starts right up. This began after the car was sitting for about three weeks.

The starter was replaced about 8 years ago. I know it's a pain to change the starter. I've had the intake off before to do the cooling system, so I'll do it from the top, but I thought I might try just doing the solenoid and see if that fixes it, since the starter turns strong when it does engage.

[ALPINEMTECH98]

If i were you, i would just get it rebuilt or get a new starter. Go to Autozone! I've taken it out many times when i was messing with the M44 engine. It was pretty easy! Just whole intake off and the fuel rail. Make sure you don't lose those o-rings in the rail. Lost them couple time.

[xxxJohnBoyxxx]

Originally Posted by mbradican

I'm wondering if anyone has tried changing the solenoid on the starter with the starter in the car.

I have an intermittent start problem on my 95 manual trans ti. Occasionally when I turn the key I get a single click and then nothing. It has always managed to start, sometimes after 5 or 6 tries. When it turns over it turns strongly and starts right up. This began after the car was sitting for about three weeks.

The starter was replaced about 8 years ago. I know it's a pain to change the starter. I've had the intake off before to do the cooling system, so I'll do it from the top, but I thought I might try just doing the solenoid and see if that fixes it, since the starter turns strong when it does engage.

Don't do it. If the solenoid is worn out the starter is most likely soon to give you problems. I would replace the complete starter if it was my car